Islamabad, September 29, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday announced that the deadline for filing income tax returns for 2025 will not be extended beyond September 30, dismissing speculation that a further extension was under consideration.
In a statement, the tax authority clarified that reports of an extension were “false and misleading.” It also rejected claims that recent floods and heavy rains were grounds for a delay, noting that most taxpayers live in areas unaffected by the disasters and therefore had ample time to fulfil their legal obligations.
The FBR further denied complaints about its online filing system, Iris, insisting it was “fully functional and smooth,” supported by a simplified return form introduced this year.
Taxpayers were reminded that failure to meet the September 30 deadline would result in being categorised as late filers, facing penalties under the law. In exceptional hardship cases, a 15-day grace period could be granted — but only with prior committee approval and payment of due taxes before the deadline.
The board urged citizens to act responsibly, stressing that filing returns on time was “both a national duty and a legal requirement.”
The announcement comes after a major policy reversal on the 2025 return form, where the government withdrew a controversial requirement for taxpayers to declare the estimated market value of their assets. The decision followed pressure from business groups and recommendations of a special committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
